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R203 NAY

1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,346 mi
Last recorded19,346 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple22,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelT509 Speed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 19,346 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 18,211 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 16,407 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 14,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 13,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 12,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 11,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 11,430 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 11,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,714 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 7,453 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,162 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T509 Speed Triple?

Based on 2,373 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 18
Horn not working 14
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R203 NAY is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 22,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph T509 Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R203 NAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T509 Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph T509 Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R203 NAY registered?

R203 NAY is a 1998 Triumph T509 Speed Triple, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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